I guess I did - only got 3A* 7A for GCSE - but got 4A's & 2 AEA Distinctions at A2 - one of the A's was in History which I only got an A for at GCSE... Conversely there were quite a few people at my school that got 6A*s or more and then buggered up their AS and A2s. I suppose it just depends what sort of study you're most suited to - GCSE is just fact learning - and AS and A2 require a bit more analysis and interpretation...
lol okok, cause if you were born in august you would be one of the youngest in your academic year, as the school year starts in september. i was 11 months younger than a lot of other people... so i blame this on why i peaked late.
lol okok, cause if you were born in august you would be one of the youngest in your academic year, as the school year starts in september. i was 11 months younger than a lot of other people... so i blame this on why i peaked late.
Oh, that makes sense. I thought you were talking about astrology or something.
Yeah, I got pretty average GCSE's, but then did well at A-level. I worked sooo much harder once i'd sent off my UCAS and new I was going to Uni though.
Not really, anyone born between January and August has had exactly the same amount of education. And the younger you start education, the more you should (theoretically) take stuff in. Like learning languages younger is easier.
And anyone between Sept. and January has only had 3 months extra education.
Not really, anyone born between January and August has had exactly the same amount of education. And the younger you start education, the more you should (theoretically) take stuff in. Like learning languages younger is easier.
And anyone between Sept. and January has only had 3 months extra education.
yeh i could never take stuff in, maybe its the way i learnt. i got 4/4/3 in yr6 SATs... under average in englsh (SATs are usless btw)
yeh i could never take stuff in, maybe its the way i learnt. i got 4/4/3 in yr6 SATs... under average in englsh (SATs are usless btw)
They're a vaguely good way of tracking your progress.
If it helps, I'm old (November) and I took my year 9 SATs in year 2 and did very well thank you very much, but only got 4 A* and one A at A level so...I'm getting worse and worse all the time At least the young'uns are improving when it matters.